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IF YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT SELLING, SPRING GIVES YOU LEVERAGE.
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Buyers are serious right now. They’ve spent the winter watching the market, and many want to secure a home before summer moves, school transitions, and relocation deadlines. That urgency creates stronger offers and cleaner negotiations.
You’re also listing before peak competition. By summer, inventory typically rises, giving buyers more options and increasing pricing pressure. In spring, your home stands out instead of blending in.
And, practically speaking, homes simply show better in the spring. Natural light is brighter, landscaping begins to bloom, and everything feels fresher and lighter.
This motivates buyers. Less competition. Better presentation.
Spring isn’t just active — it’s advantageous.
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Moving into spring, rising buyer demand vs. an inadequate supply of homes for sale is creating a rapidly heating market characterized by increasing buyer competition, faster sales, and more overbidding of asking price
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The upcoming months are typically the most active of the year, and on current trends, conditions are expected to generate upward pressure on home values.
Median home sales prices often hit their calendar-year highs in spring, due to the imbalance between supply and demand, as well as a seasonal surge in luxury home sales.
As was the case last year, Santa Clara houses are seeing stronger market conditions than condos and townhouses, and more affluent buyers continue to play an outsized role in demand and homeprice appreciation. $5 million+ home sales hit their highest month-of February count ever.
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The number of new listings in February 2026 continued to rise and was up slightly year over year.
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The forecast, based on this recent activity and the seasonal pattern, is that the number of listings should continue to rise in the coming months, echoing the typical climb through spring towards a peak around May or June, as seen in previous years.
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As has been the case in recent years, houses are seeing stronger market conditions than condos, but SF’s condo market is also rebounding dramatically. More affluent buyers continue to play an outsized role in demand and home-price appreciation.
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The 3-month rolling median house sales price in February 2026 was $1,750,000, a 16% year-over-year rise.
On a single-month basis (not 3-month rolling), the median house sales price in February was $1,963,000, up almost 23% year over year.1
Median sales prices typically peak for the year in the spring. Historically, March is often a month when the supply of listings is at its lowest compared to demand, as buyers re-enter the market faster than sellers list their homes. For example, 3-bedroom houses have 57 active listings and 76 average monthly sales, resulting in an MSI of 0.8. This indicates a very tight market across all property types, especially for houses.
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*12 months sales reported to NorCal MLS Alliance by mid-December 2025. Data based upon
sources deemed reliable but may contain errors and subject to revision. All numbers
approximate and may change with late-reported sales. Not all sales are reported to MLS.
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Inventory is beginning to increase, and with it, competition is returning in many markets. Buyers and sellers are paying close attention to timing and strategy. In this type of market like this, success is less about rushing and more about making informed, well positioned moves.
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Thinking about selling?
While Spring brings more buyers, it also brings more competition. How and when a home is introduced to the market matters more than ever. We have a marketing strategy designed to help generate early interest, test pricing, and build momentum before going fully public. This allows you to enter the market with clarity and confidence from the start.
Thinking about buying?
While more homes are becoming available, the best ones tend to move quickly. Having early access to homes before the competition and the ability to act thoughtfully can make a meaningful difference.
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My goal: to help you navigate these decisions with a strategy tailored to your goals, your timing, and your comfort level. Whether you are thinking about selling this spring, keeping an eye on opportunities, or simply want to understand how the market is shifting, I am here as a resource.
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If you want to discuss your options or get a clearer picture of what this spring market could look like for you, feel free to reach out anytime.
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Interior design tips for living beautifully, without excess.
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As the light shifts and the days start to lengthen, March offers a natural reset.
There’s something about this season that invites refinement-- not reinvention, but a quiet recalibration of the spaces we live in and the rhythms we keep.
It’s about walking into a room and feeling clarity rather than clutter, proportion rather than distraction. This month is an invitation to simplify, to elevate thoughtfully, and to allow your home to breathe again.
LUXURY HAS NEVER BEEN ABOUT EXCESS, BUT ABOUT INTENTION.
For clients preparing to bring their property to market, this is the ideal time for subtle, strategic adjustments. Clearing visual clutter from primary surfaces instantly creates a sense of scale and calm.
Editing decorative objects — even by a third — allows architectural details to take focus. Introducing fresh greenery brings vitality and warmth, while styling a single intentional focal point in each room gives the eye somewhere to land. Buyers respond to clarity. They respond to light. They respond to spaces that feel considered rather than crowded.
This season, instead of redesigning, refine. One room. One statement. One thoughtful shift.
True luxury is often found in what you choose to leave out.
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Building lasting wealth and healthy lifestyles.
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March is not only a reset for your space — it’s an opportunity to realign your routines. As you refine your environment, refine your energy. This is a month for momentum, not intensity. The goal is alignment — small, consistent actions that build strength over time. A simple 20- minute walk in the morning light can reset your circadian rhythm and sharpen mental clarity. Strength training a few times per week preserves muscle and supports long-term vitality.
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Gentle evening mobility or stretching helps the body recover and unwind. Even something as foundational as increasing water intake and reducing excess can noticeably shift how you feel day to day.
There’s no need for an overhaul. No extremes. Just steady consistency. Wellness, much like design, is an act of editing — removing what no longer serves you to create space for what does.
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Until next month - elevate how you live, how you invest, and how you restore.
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Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California operating under multiple entities. License Numbers 01991628, 01527235, 01527365. All material is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description or measurements (including square footage). This is not intended to solicit property already listed. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.
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